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Jessica R. Brown
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Jessica R. Brown

Of Counsel

jbrown@wwdlaw.com
215.656.3629

Philadelphia

1845 Walnut Street, 24th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103

  • Willig, Williams & Davidson Labor Attorney to Discuss Medical Marijuana and Labor Law at Pennsylvania Bar Association Panel Presentation
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  • Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorneys Present Webinar for PBI on Issues Facing Unions During the Pandemic
  • Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorney to Present at Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s ‘A Day on Employment Law 2020’
  • Willig, Williams & Davidson Welcomes New Attorneys
  • Willig, Williams & Davidson Labor Attorney to Discuss Medical Marijuana and Labor Law at Pennsylvania Bar Association Panel Presentation
  • Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorney Jessica R. Brown Discusses Union Organizing at Museums with Law360
  • Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorneys Present Webinar for PBI on Issues Facing Unions During the Pandemic
  • Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorney to Present at Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s ‘A Day on Employment Law 2020’
  • The Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act
  • Unemployment Insurance in the Wake of COVID-19
  • Salaried Non-Exempt Workers in Pennsylvania to be Paid Time-and-a-Half for Overtime
  • The Protections of the Philadelphia Fair Workweek Employment Ordinance
  • Willig, Williams & Davidson Welcomes New Attorneys

Jessica Brown represents public and private sector labor unions and individual employees before state and federal courts and in arbitrations, negotiations and administrative proceedings across a multitude of legal areas. Her work includes client counseling and litigation for plaintiffs and defendants and representation in Equal Opportunity Employment, Fair Labor Standards, Americans With Disabilities and Family Medical Leave matters.

Prior to joining Willig, Williams & Davidson, Jessica was a senior trial attorney at the U. S. Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor. As a senior trial attorney, Jessica successfully litigated a wide range of matters under federal labor laws, such as the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Additionally, Jessica litigated the first systemic construction compensation discrimination case enforcing federal regulations prohibiting compensation discrimination by federal contractors.

In furtherance of the firm’s commitment to charitable activities, Jessica serves as a member of the Policy Committee of the Pennsylvania Prison Society and helps the Prison Society formulate its response to policy proposals impacting inmates and those charged with crimes in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

WHAT INSPIRES ME ABOUT MY WORK

“I am inspired by the good I see in people every day—whether it is the bargaining agent working hard for a grievant, the co-worker willing to testify on behalf of an employee who has been mistreated, or the arbitrator who is willing to make a tough call on behalf of one of our clients.”

AWAY FROM WORK

“I’m an avid runner!”

  • In the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, successfully obtained a judgment against an ERISA Plan fiduciary for failure to remit employee contributions to a law firm employee’s retirement plan
  • Obtained an arbitration award that ceased the employer’s practice of limiting the ability of employees to transfer from unit to unit at a large manufacturing facility.
  • Authored a Motion to Intervene in the ERISA litigation in the District of Colorado on behalf of the International Union, where rogue trustees were draining pension plan assets by engaging in frivolous litigation.
  • Represented union clients during EEOC and PHRC investigations following charges filed by disgruntled union members and former union employees.
  • Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorney Jessica R. Brown Discusses Union Organizing at Museums with Law360
  • Salaried Non-Exempt Workers in Pennsylvania to be Paid Time-and-a-Half for Overtime
  • Unemployment Insurance in the Wake of COVID-19
  • Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorney to Present at Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s ‘A Day on Employment Law 2020’
  • Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorneys Present Webinar for PBI on Issues Facing Unions During the Pandemic
  • The Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act
  • Willig, Williams & Davidson Welcomes New Attorneys
  • The Protections of the Philadelphia Fair Workweek Employment Ordinance
  • Willig, Williams & Davidson Labor Attorney to Discuss Medical Marijuana and Labor Law at Pennsylvania Bar Association Panel Presentation
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Education

  • Temple University, James E. Beasley School of Law (J.D., 2001)
  • Bates College (B.A. Major in American Cultural Studies, Minor in Computer Studies, 1998)

Honors and Awards

  • Secretary of Labor’s Exceptional Achievement Award – Awarded six times for extraordinary legal work in June 2012, May 2014, May 2014, May 2014, May 2015 and May 2015.
  • Temple Law School Gideon Award 2001
  • Temple Law School Lenard Segal Memorial Award 2001

Associations

Professional

  • Member Public Policy Committee, Pennsylvania Prison Society, 2010 to Present
  • National Institute for Trial Advocacy, Faculty Member – Building Trial Skills: Mid-Atlantic, 2012 to present

Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania, 2001
  • Illinois, 2020

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the, Eastern District of, Pennsylvania, 2002
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the, Third, Circuit, 2002
  • U.S. District Court for the, Northern District of, Illinois, 2018

Employment

  • Willig, Williams & Davidson, Of Counsel, 2018-Present
  • United States Department of Labor, Office of the Regional Solicitor, Senior Trial Attorney, 2015-2018
  • United States Department of Labor, Office of the Regional Solicitor, Trial Attorney, 2007-2015
  • Defender Association of Philadelphia, Juvenile Special Defense Unit, 2005-2007
  • Defender Association of Philadelphia, Staff Attorney, 2001-2005

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